I'm an art therapist and artist currently working in paper, letterpress, book making, and fibers. While I grew up on the East Coast in Massachusetts, I now live on a lake coast in Chicago. I like traveling to new and old places, trying new foods, visiting art museums, and exploring via bike. My frequent travel partner is my husband who is a high school math teacher. We are active tea drinkers but I've slowly been introducing coffee into his life.

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Jessie and Paddy have a well-decorated, functional space that we shared with them for a week. It was fun to see the personal decorating touches in the living room. The kitchen was small, but they had it well stocked. We enjoyed our time there overall! There were some typical noises at night such as groups of people going by on the sidewalk, but nothing too out of the ordinary for that location. We would stay with them again.

My boyfriend and I booked 3 days with Jessie and Paddy. Our arrival plans changed and we got in to Chicago several hours later than planned, but our hosts were not only flexible, they made sure we were able to gain entry to the apartment when we arrived. They are natural hosts and I never felt like I was imposing in any way. When we arrived the room was ready and on the desk they had left some guide books for the city as well as a few print outs of maps of the area listing restaurants and other places that they recommended checking out. The room and the apartment were well appointed, clean and very comfortable. The bedroom was comfortable even on a very warm night. The apartment served as a nice “base camp” to explore Chicago and I would recommend them for your stay in Chicago.

We were just in Chicago for one night, a quick stop on our road trip. We booked last minute and Jessie and Paddy were super accommodating. The apartment is nice and just as listed, and it is very close to a Metro stop so it has got great access to the whole city. Our hosts also provided us with some maps of their favorite spots. We didn't have time to check any out, but it was very cool.

Not only was this was my first solo trip but booking with airbnb as well and Jessie and Paddie were super helpful with everything. They answered all my questions prior to arriving, they gave me recommendations to great places, and they kept me entertained. I wasn't sure what to expect on this trip but I'm glad I had great hosts supporting me through this journey.
All I needed was a bed and a bathroom and they provided all that and then some. Thank you for everything!

My boyfriend and I recently stayed with Jessie and Paddy and had a great time. We were so close to the Red Line which took us right to the city which was so convenient and easy to use. They made us feel so welcome and even printed off guides for us that had their favorite spots to go around the neighborhood. Their apartment was very cozy and clean and felt very homey. This was our first time using Airbnb and overall it was a wonderful experience.

Jessie and Paddy were very kind and thoughtful hosts who were sensitive to my need for flexibility and peace on this visit to Chicago. Their apartment is just as advertised, sweet and clean, and the neighborhood is safe and charming. Good food was a short walk away, and I had a wide selection to choose from. The desk and wifi access in the room was very convenient.

Jessie and Paddy are gracious hosts with a wealth of knowledge about Chicago. And, it was especially nice to talk to them about Northampton where we are from and where Jessie attended college. Andersonville is a pleasant neighborhood with plenty to see. They provided area maps and lists of their favorite coffee shops, clubs and restaurants. We decided to rent a car and quickly learned that we were 15 minutes from everything we wanted to explore in Chicago. The room in their apartment was cozy with a small desk and a power strip so we could charge our laptop and phones easily. The entire apartment was very clean and we felt comfortable during our visit. We enjoyed a few meals on their back porch and we easily walked to Mariano's for groceries and to two different coffee shops.

My boyfriend and I stayed with Jessie and Paddy for a second time on our way back to Minneapolis. Our experience was just as nice as the first. They are laid back and great at communicating. Thanks for a nice time!

Jessie and Paddy were very welcoming and helpful. The apartment is really clean and we felt immediately at home. Andersonville is a nice neighborhood. Jessie had an Andersonville and more general Chicago map ready for us when we arrived, both of which included a list of their favorite places. It was incredibly useful since we only had one full day to explore the city. We hope to stay with them again on our next visit (and will hopefully be less rushed and have a chance to hang out)!

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Jessie and I were roomies on a work trip to Seattle, so I can definitely vouch for her. She is organized, clean (she even made the bed--even though we were in a hotel!), polite, and very easy to travel with. She knows how to really see a place and take advantage of all it has to offer. She's got a very easy-going way about her and I would have no qualms about hosting her in my house someday in the future.